Sophie Cunningham shines in Indiana Fever's win over Liberty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
On August 11, Sophie Cunningham delivered a strong performance for the Indiana Fever in their decisive 106-92 victory against the New York Liberty. Coming off the bench, Cunningham scored 12 points, including four three-pointers, and provided a critical defensive play with a block against 6-foot-11 Han Xu. Her shooting success contributed to Indiana maintaining control throughout the game. Cunningham's performance shifts the focus from recent controversies surrounding her to her skills on the court, giving fans a reason to celebrate her contributions to the Fever's solid win.
- •Sophie Cunningham scores 12 points with 4 of 5 from three-point range.
- •Cunningham blocks Han Xu, preserving a strong lead for the Fever.
- •Indiana Fever secures a dominant 106-92 victory over New York Liberty.
- •Cunningham's 3-point shooting leads the WNBA at 45.5% this season.
- •This performance comes amid prior controversies surrounding Cunningham.
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"Sophie Cunningham has spent much of the season at the center of conversations that extend well beyond the basketball court. On Tuesday, however, the Indiana Fever guard gave fans something much simpler to talk about.
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